Tribune Endorsement: Dave Young is our choice for the Democratic nomination for state treasurer

Dave Young is our choice for the Democratic nomination for state treasurer.

Young has served voters in much of Greeley, Evans and Garden City well since he first joined the Legislature in 2011. He was appointed at that time to replace Jim Riesberg, who left to become the state’s insurance commissioner. Young won election in 2012 and was re-elected in 2014 and 2016.

Dave Young

In his time at the Capitol, Young has consistently shown the ability to work across the aisle to get things done. This year, for example, he sponsored House Bill 1319, which allows counties to spend child welfare money on foster care for kids ages 18-21. The bill, which received bipartisan support in the Legislature, came about after a discussion with Republican Weld County Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer.

Young also has spent the past few years working as a member of the Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee. This influential group drafts the state budget every year.

We haven’t always agreed with Young during his time in the Legislature, however, he has shown an admirable willingness to approach problems pragmatically and focus on doing what’s right for his constituents. That approach makes him our choice for the Democratic nomination for state treasurer.